Creative Technologist

Kyndryl; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 88,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Annual bonus

Job summary

Kyndryl Vital seeks a Creative Technologist to bridge design vision and engineering execution. You will blend code, hardware, and emerging tech to prototype innovative experiences, collaborating with designers and engineers to align technical concepts with human-centered design.

You’ll rapidly prototype and evaluate AI-driven interactions and immersive interfaces. Through feasibility studies and ethical reviews, you’ll shape technology choices while applying agentic AI and API tools to

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of human-centered design methods and mindset.
• Ability to unite design and engineering across disciplines.
• Experience applying AI/ML/GenAI to real-world problems.
• Prototyping context-appropriate digital and physical experiences.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with designers, engineers, and stakeholders to shape technical concepts aligned to human-centered design.
• Rapidly prototype interactive, testable experiences to drive alignment and value.
• Apply emerging technologies to business challenges, including AI/ML/GenAI, IoT, immersion interfaces.
• Lead feasibility analysis and ethical review of technology choices.

Skills

Human-Centered Design

Cross-disciplinary Collaboration

Rapid Prototyping

AI/GenAI

Frontend Engineering

API Tools

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field

Advanced degree or certification (plus)

Tools

React

TypeScript

APIs (REST/GraphQL)

Job description

Who We AreAt Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward – always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.The RoleJob DescriptionWho We AreAt Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.Are you a creative technologist who wants to bridge the gap between design vision and engineering execution, using experimentation to solve problems in new and novel ways? Then you’ll love working at Kyndryl Vital.At Kyndryl Vital, we are looking for creative, curious, empathic systems thinkers who want to tackle wicked problems with some of the best technical colleagues in the world. Kyndryl Vital is a global network of designers, engineers, writers, researchers, and strategists. We are bound together by a desire to help our customers make sense of complexity and co-create intelligent and adaptive experience ecosystems that resonate with their users and transform their businesses. We believe the next evolution of experience will emerge from the artful blending of behavioral insight and business intelligence into elegantly simple, deeply human moments. We are fortunate to work with the world’s best IT experts to ensure that we can not only imagine a great experience, but that we can build it, deliver it, optimize it, and sustain it.The RoleA Creative Technologist is a cross-disciplinary person that bridge between a design vision and engineering execution, using experimentation to solve problems in new and novel ways. They Combines technical expertise with human-centered design to prototype and implement innovative solutions. Creative technologists blend expertise in code, hardware, and emerging technologies to bring ideas to life.As a Creative Technologist at Kyndryl Vital, you will:Collaborate with designers, engineers, and stakeholders to shape technical concepts aligned to human-centered design.Rapidly prototype interactive, testable experiences to drive alignment, learning, and value, including agentic AI-driven interactions.Apply emerging technologies to business challenges, including AI/ML/GenAI (including agentic AI), IoT, and immersive interfaces.Lead feasibility analysis and ethical review of technology choices, including agentic AI safety and governance considerations .Your Future at KyndrylEvery position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career. We have opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to certify in all four major platforms. Whether you want to broaden your knowledge base or narrow your scope and specialize in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity here.Kyndryl currently does not require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, however, if you are hired to work at a client, customer, or partner location, you may be required to show proof of vaccination to align with their respective COVID-19 vaccination policies. Those who believe they are eligible may apply for a medical or religious accommodation prior to the start of employment.Who You AreWho You AreYou’re good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important, you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused, someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, you’re open and borderless, naturally inclusive in how you work with others.Required Technical and Professional ExpertiseHuman-Centered Design : You have a deep understanding of human-centered design methods and mindsetCross-disciplinary Collaboration : You excel at uniting design and engineeringInnovation : You can apply new applications for emerging techRapid Prototyping : You can create context-appropriate, low- to high-fidelity digital and physical prototypes.Human-in-the-Loop Patterns: You can design interaction patterns for approvals, escalation, rollbacks, and exception handling so agents act safely and users stay in control.Feasibility Analysis : You can assess design’s technical feasibility, system integration, and implementation pathwaysStorytelling : You can translate prototypes and technical insights into compelling narrativesAI and Data Ethics : You leverage AI tools and data strategies with awareness of equity, bias, and transparency. This includes responsible agentic AI patterns (tool permissioning, human-in-the-loop controls, auditability).Tool Building for APIs (Agent Tools): You can define and prototype lightweight “agent tools” that expose capabilities via APIs (REST/GraphQL), including clear input/output schemas, error handling, and versioning so AI engineers can reliably wire tools into agent runtimes.Front-End Engineering for Agentic Experiences: You can build modern web interfaces (e.g., React/TypeScript) that integrate with agentic systems—supporting streaming responses, conversation + workflow state, and human-in-the-loop actions (approve/deny/escalate) with traceable outcomes.Agent Evaluation & Quality: You can define basic evaluation criteria for agent behavior (accuracy, reliability, safety, latency, and user trust), and iterate using test prompts, structured cases, and lightweight metrics.Preferred Professional and Technical Expertise1-3+ years of relevant experience (dependent on level)Vertical domain experience (e.g., finance, retail, healthcare, industrial)Experience in both enterprise and agency worldsKnowledge and experience in IT infrastructure, architecture, and platform capabilitiesBackground in behavioral science, change management, or design researchApplied or academic experience with data science, AI/ML, or HCIYou can partner with AI engineers working in open-source agent runtimes and translate experience requirements into tool contracts, UI behaviors, and evaluation criteria without blocking engineering velocity.You may specialize more deeply in:AI/ML/GenAIPhygital / Immersive DesignIoT / Connected Product DesignMobile and Web Front-End EngineeringRequired EducationBachelor’s Degree in a relevant field (or equivalent demonstrable portfolio of work).Preferred EducationAdvanced degree or certification in design, HCI, computer science, or related (e.g., MDM, MDes, MFA, d.MBA or equivalent) is a plus.The compensation range for the position in the U.S. is -$88,680 to $168,480 based on a full-time schedule.The base compensation range for the position in the U.S. is -$92,040 to $174,840 based on a full-time schedule reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Kyndryl, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting.Your actual compensation may vary depending on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction, including, but not limited to, geography, relevant job-related skills, education and experience, certification and licenses, internal pay equity, and market and business consideration.The pay or salary range will not be below any applicable state, city or local minimum wage requirement.There is a different applicable compensation range for the following work locations:California (San Francisco Bay Area):$110,400to$209,880California (All Other):$101,280to$192,360Colorado: $92,040to$174,840Massachusetts/ Virginia:$92,040to$192,360New York City: $110,400to$209,880Washington: $101,280to$192,360Washington DC:$101,280to$192,360This position will be eligible for Kyndryl’s discretionary annual bonus program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Kyndryl’s applicable plans. You may also receive a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical and dental coverage, disability, retirement benefits, paid leave, and paid time off. Note: If this is a sales commission eligible role, you will be eligible to participate in a sales commission plan in lieu of the annual discretionary bonus program.Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.This position will be eligible for Kyndryl’s discretionary annual bonus program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Kyndryl’s applicable plans. You may also receive a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical and dental coverage, disability, retirement benefits, paid leave, and paid time off. Note: If this is a sales commission eligible role, you will be eligible to participate in a sales commission plan in lieu of the annual discretionary bonus program.Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.Being YouDiversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it’s how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we’re not doing it single-handily: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you – and everyone next to you – the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That’s the Kyndryl Way.What You Can ExpectWith state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well-being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter – wherever you are in your life journey. Our employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non-profit organizations. At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you, we want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed.Get Referred!If you know someone that works at Kyndryl, when asked ‘How Did You Hear About Us’ during the application process, select ‘Employee Referral’ and enter your contact's Kyndryl email address.